leader cold and allergy

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Cardinal Health Cold and Allergy Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg

Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg

Purpose

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

runny nose

sneezing

itchy, watery eyes

nasal congestion

itching of the nose or throat

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold:

runny nose

sneezing

nasal congestion

Warnings

Do not use

if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

to make a child sleepy

Ask a doctor before use if you have

heart disease

high blood pressure

thyroid disease

diabetes

trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

glaucoma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

do not use more than directed

excitability may occur, especially in children

drowsiness may occur

alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

avoid alcoholic drinks

be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless

symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

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